Gulliver’s Tavern, formerly known as the Dolphin Inn, is a historic pub in the Kinson area of Bournemouth, Dorset, England. Dating from the 18th century, is believed to be the oldest pub in the town. [1]
The pub was built in 1750 as a public house and stables known as the Dolphin and Chequer. [2] The tavern stands on Wimborne Road, which historically linked the towns of Wimborne Minster and Christchurch together. [3]
In 1988, it became a Grade II listed building by Historic England. [4] In 1993 the pub was renamed the Gulliver’s Tavern after the local smuggler Sir Isaac Gulliver (1745-1822). [5] [6] His ghost has been said to haunt the pub. [7] In 2018, the pub became under new ownership and was reopened as The Acorn. [8]
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Gulliver’s Tavern, formerly known as the Dolphin Inn, is a historic pub in the Kinson area of Bournemouth, Dorset, England. Dating from the 18th century, is believed to be the oldest pub in the town. [1]
The pub was built in 1750 as a public house and stables known as the Dolphin and Chequer. [2] The tavern stands on Wimborne Road, which historically linked the towns of Wimborne Minster and Christchurch together. [3]
In 1988, it became a Grade II listed building by Historic England. [4] In 1993 the pub was renamed the Gulliver’s Tavern after the local smuggler Sir Isaac Gulliver (1745-1822). [5] [6] His ghost has been said to haunt the pub. [7] In 2018, the pub became under new ownership and was reopened as The Acorn. [8]
50°46′08″N 1°54′09″W / 50.76888°N 1.90258°W